N8312V - 1966 Champion 7ECA Aircraft Registration

1966 CHAMPION 7ECA

Aircraft Description

N8312V is a 1966 Champion 7ECA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pester Mark C in Crookston, MN. The registration certificate was issued on June 18, 1998. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N8312V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB5EC3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8312V was last updated on March 4, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

American Champion Aircraft, based in Rochester, Wisconsin, produces the Scout, Decathlon, and Citabria series of aerobatic and tailwheel aircraft. These fabric-covered aircraft continue a lineage dating back to the original Aeronca Champion. AviatorDB tracks 1,848 Champion aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 7ECA model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8312V. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1966
Manufacturer
CHAMPION
Model
7ECA
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 18, 1998

Registered Owner

Name
PESTER MARK C
Address
29576 230TH AVE SW
City
CROOKSTON
State / Zip Code
Minnesota56716-8868
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Horsepower
115 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52657303
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB5EC3

Additional Details

Registration
N8312V
Serial Number
458
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00543421

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC